
Enhance Your Culture Media with IBI’s Yeast Extract
IBI's Yeast Extract is a premium, high-quality product designed to meet the demanding requirements of microbiological culture media. As an essential ingredient in microbial research, our yeast extract is derived from the water-soluble portion of autolyzed yeast, ensuring it is packed with vital nutrients and B-complex vitamins. This highly refined yeast extract is the perfect source of organic nitrogen and growth factors, promoting optimal microbial proliferation. Whether used in academic laboratories, industrial applications, or clinical research, IBI’s Yeast Extract provides unmatched reliability and consistency.
The Role of Yeast Extract in Microbiology
Yeast extract is widely used in microbiology as a rich source of peptides, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that support the growth of a variety of microorganisms. It serves as a crucial supplement in various culture media formulations, offering an excellent alternative or complement to beef extract. Because of its water-soluble nature, yeast extract integrates seamlessly into media preparations, making it a preferred choice for researchers conducting bacterial and fungal cultures. When used in agar formulations, yeast extract enhances the medium's ability to support microbial growth, ensuring accurate and reproducible results in microbiological studies.
Superior Nutrient Composition for Optimal Growth
The carefully controlled autolysis process used in producing IBI’s Yeast Extract preserves essential B-complex vitamins, amino acids, and peptides that are crucial for bacterial growth. This process ensures that all necessary nutrients remain intact, making it one of the most effective yeast extract products available. The high concentration of growth-promoting factors makes IBI’s Yeast Extract an indispensable component in nutrient broths, agar plates, and fermentation processes. By maintaining strict quality control, IBI guarantees a consistent, high-performance product that microbiologists can depend on.
Applications of Yeast Extract in Microbiological Research
IBI’s Yeast Extract is used in a wide range of microbiological applications. It is a key ingredient in culture media formulations, including nutrient broth, tryptic soy broth, and yeast extract agar. It plays a critical role in bacterial and fungal research, enabling the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms that require additional growth factors. In molecular biology, yeast extract is frequently used in media for growing recombinant bacteria, such as E. coli, which are essential for DNA cloning, protein expression, and genetic research. Additionally, it is utilized in vaccine production, antibiotic development, and enzyme manufacturing, highlighting its versatility and importance in microbiological advancements.
Why Choose IBI’s Yeast Extract?
IBI’s Yeast Extract stands out due to its superior quality, consistency, and ability to deliver high concentrations of essential nutrients. Our production process is meticulously controlled to ensure the highest level of purity and performance in every batch. Researchers trust our yeast extract for its ability to stimulate microbial growth efficiently, making it a cornerstone of laboratory research and industrial applications. Unlike inferior yeast extracts that may lack essential vitamins and amino acids, IBI’s Yeast Extract is formulated to provide complete nutrition for microbial cultures, supporting their development under a variety of conditions.
How Yeast Extract Enhances Agar Media
When incorporated into agar formulations, yeast extract significantly improves microbial culture conditions by supplying essential nutrients required for growth. Yeast extract agar is widely used in microbiology for cultivating bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that require a rich nutritional environment. By adding IBI’s Yeast Extract to agar media, researchers ensure that their cultures receive the necessary amino acids, peptides, and vitamins needed to thrive. This makes it an invaluable component in diagnostic microbiology, food safety testing, and pharmaceutical research.
Commitment to Quality and Convenience
IBI is committed to providing microbiologists with the highest quality yeast extract available. Each batch is rigorously tested to meet strict microbiological and biochemical standards, ensuring a reliable and effective product. With FREE UPS Ground Shipping included on every order, IBI makes it easy and cost-effective to obtain premium yeast extract for your research needs. We understand the importance of consistency in laboratory work, which is why we maintain stringent quality control measures to deliver a product that meets the expectations of scientific professionals.
Order IBI’s Yeast Extract Today
For researchers and scientists looking for a dependable, high-quality yeast extract to enhance microbial growth, IBI’s Yeast Extract is the ultimate solution. Its superior nutrient profile, consistent performance, and broad range of applications make it the preferred choice for microbiologists worldwide. Whether you are culturing bacteria, conducting genetic research, or developing industrial fermentation processes, IBI’s Yeast Extract provides the essential nutrients required for success. Order today and experience the unmatched quality and convenience of IBI’s premium yeast extract.
FAQs
What is the purpose of yeast extract in microbiology?
Yeast extract serves as a nutrient-rich supplement in microbiological culture media. It provides essential amino acids, peptides, vitamins, and growth factors that support bacterial and fungal proliferation. This makes it an indispensable component in microbiology for optimizing microbial growth and ensuring reliable experimental results.
Is yeast extract suitable for microbiology?
Yes, yeast extract is widely used in microbiology as a primary ingredient in various culture media formulations. It is suitable for bacterial, fungal, and recombinant microorganism cultures, making it a preferred choice for researchers in academic, industrial, and clinical settings.
What does yeast extract do in agar?
Yeast extract enhances agar media by supplying essential nutrients required for microbial growth. It provides organic nitrogen, B-complex vitamins, and peptides that promote the development of bacteria and fungi. This makes it especially useful for cultivating fastidious microorganisms that require a nutrient-rich environment.
What is yeast extract agar for microbiology?
Yeast extract agar is a specialized microbiological medium that contains yeast extract as a nutrient source. It is commonly used to culture a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, in laboratory settings. Yeast extract agar supports robust microbial growth and is frequently employed in diagnostic microbiology, environmental monitoring, and research applications.
- Physical Specifications
- Certificate of Analysis
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- Technical Information
Physical Specifications:
CAS#: 8013-01-2
pH (@ 25°C): 6.7
Clarity (1% solution, NTU): 1.5
Ash: 10.6%
Moisture: <5.0%
Filterability (g/cm2): 2.7
Molecular Biology Specifications:
Carbohydrate Total: 17.9%
Nitrogen Total: 10.9%
Amino Nitrogen Total: 6.1%
AN/TN: 55.0
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Biological Testing (CFU/g):
● Coliform Negative
● Salmonella Negative
● Spore Count 10
● Standard Plate Count 100
● Thermophile Count 5
Recommended Use:
IBI’s Yeast Extract is used in preparing microbiological culture media. Yeast Extract is the water soluble portion of autolyzed yeast. The autolysis is carefully controlled to preserve the naturally occurring B-complex vitamins. It is an excellent stimulator of bacterial growth and used in culture media in place of, or in addition to, beef extract.
Storage:
Store at room temperature. Keep tightly sealed. Protect from moisture and light.
Warning:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash thoroughly with water after handling. See Material Safety Data Sheet for additional information.